Can you recommend some kids detective short stories?

Sure. 'The Boxcar Children' is kind of like that. The kids are on their own and there's an element of mystery and discovery as they solve problems, much like a detective would.

Sure. 'The Little Red Hen' is a great short kids story. It's about a hard - working hen who asks other farm animals for help in planting, harvesting and baking bread, but they all refuse. In the end, she enjoys the bread all by herself. This story teaches kids about the value of hard work.

Sure. 'The Tortoise and the Hare' is a great short kids story. It teaches kids about the value of perseverance. The hare is overconfident and takes a nap during the race while the slow but steady tortoise keeps going and wins. Another one is 'The Little Red Hen'. In this story, the hen does all the work to grow and harvest the wheat while the other animals refuse to help. In the end, she enjoys the bread all by herself, showing the importance of hard work.

One short kids story is 'The Three Little Pigs'. The three pigs build houses of different materials - straw, sticks, and bricks. The wolf tries to blow down their houses, but only the brick house stands strong. It imparts the message of the importance of building things well and being prepared. Another good one is 'Cinderella'. Cinderella is treated poorly by her step - mother and sisters, but with the help of her fairy godmother, she goes to the ball and eventually marries the prince. It's a story full of magic and hope for kids.

Sure. 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' by Edgar Allan Poe is a classic short detective story. It features C. Auguste Dupin, who is considered one of the first fictional detectives.

Sure. 'The Little Red Hen' is a great one. It's about a hen who finds some grains of wheat and asks other animals for help in planting, harvesting and baking bread. But they all refuse, so in the end, the hen enjoys the bread all by herself. This story teaches kids about the value of hard work.

Sure. 'The Little Red Hen' is a great one. It teaches kids about the value of hard work as the little hen does all the work herself when the other animals won't help. Another is 'The Three Little Pigs'. It shows the importance of planning and building well as the pigs that build strong houses survive the wolf's attacks.

There is 'Three Little Pigs' that shows how hard work and smart thinking can help you overcome difficulties. The pigs build different houses to protect themselves from the big bad wolf.

Well, 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' is also very popular. Goldilocks enters the bears' house without permission, tries their things like chairs, porridge, and beds until she finds the ones that are just right for her. But then the bears come home and she has to run away. It's a simple but interesting story that can teach kids about respecting others' property.

Sure. One short bedtime story could be 'The Little Star'. A little star in the sky felt lonely as it was the smallest. But one night, it shone the brightest and guided a lost little bird back home. After that, all the other stars were friendly to it.